Front counter duty planner service will only be available between 11am-3pm on Tuesday 22 September 2026. If you need to speak to a planner before 11am please contact our Customer and Business Services Team on 6655 7300 to leave a message and a planner will return your call as soon as possible.
The Bellingen Shire and Waterfall Way holds a range of diverse landscapes including World Heritage-listed rainforests, heritage villages, rich sub-tropical valleys and beaches, lending itself well to film production companies looking for a variety of locations.
The below information will assist you with making an application to film in the Bellingen Shire area.
Please submit your application forms within the below timeframe to avoid late application assessment fees:
Refer to the below NSW Local Government Filming Protocol (June 2025) and Bellingen Shire Council's Fees & Charges for details on filming impact categories and associated fees.
Apply for a filming permit
For enquiries around filming permits in the Shire, contact Bellingen Shire Council:
Manager Economic Development and Tourism
Phone: 02 6655 7350
Email: council@bellingen.nsw.gov.au